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Set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War, the novel follows Carlos Tejada Alonso y Léon, a young law student who has become a sergeant in the Guardia Civil. After the murder of his friend, Tejada must navigate a city in ruins, unanswered questions, and a web of unlikely suspects while striving to establish order and seek justice.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Historical Mystery
Authors: Rebecca Pawel
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